LSU Women's Basketball Articles - Page 5

In a recent development for LSU women’s basketball, star player Angel Reese has made a statement on X, formerly Twitter, after a period of mysterious absence from the team. Her tweet on Sunday morning, stating “Please don’t believe everything you read,” has sparked questions about the reasons behind her absence. The situation with Reese began […]

LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey raised more questions than answers after she was asked about Angel Reese’s absence on Friday in their showdown with Southeastern Louisiana. The Tigers made easy work of the Lions, with Flau’jae Johnson leading the way with a monster double-double of 17 points and 11 rebounds on top of three […]

LSU women’s basketball is crumbling right before our very eyes, with the latest social media drama involving the mothers of Angel Reese and Flau’jae Johnson being the latest indicator that there’s trouble within the Tigers organization. Amid the controversies surrounding Reese after her benching in the second half of LSU’s win against Kent State, her […]

LSU women’s basketball star Angel Reese broke onto the scene last season en route to a national championship, but that doesn’t mean head coach Kim Mulkey is treating her any differently than the rest of the players. Reese was benched in the second half of Tuesday’s huge win over Kent State and according to Glenn […]

In the LSU women’s basketball game against Kent State on Nov. 14, 2023, head coach Kim Mulkey made a surprising decision by not playing star forward Angel Reese in the second half, despite her being in the starting lineup. The No. 7 Tigers, with a record of 3-1, faced off against the Golden Flashes and […]

LSU’s true freshman guard Mikaylah Williams reached a new career milestone, scoring an impressive 42 points in the Tigers’ 109-79 win over Kent State on Tuesday. The standout performance by Williams, who completed her All-American prep career at Bossier City Parkway just a year ago, was a highlight of Tuesday’s game at the Pete Maravich […]

The LSU women’s basketball squad is not off to a great start to the 2023-24 season. While they have won both of their last two games, the Tigers have already suffered a loss when they got stunned by the No. 20 Colorado Buffaloes on Nov. 6 to the tune of a 92-78 score. Unsurprisingly, LSU […]

In a stunning shake-up of college basketball’s elite, the University of Colorado women’s basketball team has surged to No. 5 in the recent AP rankings released on Monday, reaching their highest position since 1995. This milestone achievement comes after a momentous victory over the previously No. 1-ranked LSU on Nov. 6. The Buffaloes’ ascent is […]

In the world of college basketball, upsets can serve as a stark reminder that rankings are mere placeholders and not guarantees of victory. Such was the case when the No. 1 LSU women’s basketball team, fresh off a national championship and carrying the weight of preseason expectations, succumbed to a surprising 92-78 defeat at the […]

In a surprising turn of events, the No. 1 LSU women’s basketball team, reigning national champions and preseason favorites, opened their season with a disheartening 92-78 loss to the No. 20 ranked Colorado Buffaloes. The defeat has sparked a multitude of questions about what is most to blame for the Tigers’ underperformance. Here are three […]

In a candid reflection on LSU women’s basketball’s surprising 92-78 defeat to Colorado, coach Kim Mulkey disclosed that the outcome of the game itself wasn’t as unexpected as the manner in which her top-ranked Tigers played. The defending national champions, known for their resilience, seemed to falter against the Buffaloes’ strong approach in the season […]

The LSU women’s basketball program began its title defense in the 2023-2024 season with a shocking 92-78 loss to Colorado in Las Vegas on Monday night, and head coach Kim Mulkey said she was not surprised, but disappointed in the loss. “I’m disappointed by some players that I thought would be tougher, but when you […]

The LSU women’s basketball team opened their 2023-24 season against the Colorado Buffaloes. The Tigers had a disappointing debut after falling to Colorado with a score of 92-78. Angel Reese and Hailey Van Lith had solid performances, but it was not enough to keep the Tigers off the unfortunate side of history. Tigers lose a […]

Angel Reese and No. 1 LSU women’s basketball got off to an inauspicious start in the 2023 NCAA season. No. 20 Colorado women’s basketball’s second-half surge propelled them to a surprising 92-78 win over LSU on Monday. “I wonder how Angel Reese would react if one of the Colorado girls started following her around the […]

As the 2023-24 NCAA women’s basketball season tips off, the excitement is palpable. Every team holds a clean slate, with aspirations of dominance and victory. In this atmosphere of high hopes and anticipation, top-25 rankings position the teams with LSU leading the charge, marking a historic moment for the program. Let’s dive into the current […]

LSU women’s basketball phenom Angel Reese is set to dominate headlines once more as the NCAA 2023-24 season beckons. The Baltimore native, whose on-court prowess and off-court charisma have catapulted her into the spotlight, has set the stage for a sensational senior year that could further engrave her name in the annals of college basketball […]

LSU women’s basketball powerhouse Angel Reese, recently shed light on the unique sibling rivalry she shares with her younger brother, Julian Reese, a junior basketball player at Maryland. Despite being ranked the No. 2 player in her 2020 girls’ class, Angel watched as her brother, ranked No. 51 in the boys’ 2021 class, and his […]

When Angel Reese decided to publicly decline the White House’s invitation for her and her LSU women’s basketball teammates, she probably didn’t expect it would turn into a learning experience. But with a little guidance from her coach, Kim Mulkey, that’s exactly what happened. Let’s set the stage: The White House extended its traditional victory […]

With the 2023-24 NCAA Women’s basketball season getting ready to tip off very soon on Nov. 6, it’s time to review the preseason AP Top 25 rankings, which features the defending champion LSU women’s basketball at No. 1 for the first time in the program’s history, per the Associated Press. The Tigers are back to […]

LSU women’s basketball star “Bayou Barbie” Angel Reese is partnering with Reebok for a historic NIL deal that marks the first move of NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal as the brand’s President of Basketball. On Tuesday, October 17, Reebok tweeted, “Reebok x Angel Reese – We’re proud to announce a new partnership with college hoops star […]

LSU women’s basketball star Angel Reese told reporters at media day that she holds no will toward Iowa’s Caitlin Clark. The response might surprise many who watched LSU beat Iowa in the 2023 national championship game. Angel Reese taunted Caitlin Clark when the LSU women’s basketball team had secured the title, causing a stir on […]

LSU basketball star Angel Reese was candid about the growing support that she’s seeing for Women’s basketball. In a feature written by ESPN.com writer Michael Voepel, Reese spoke about her desire to win over new fans for the sport. “Women are changing the game,” she said. “I mean, 9.9 million people watched the [national championship] […]

Angel Reese definitely wants to play in the WNBA but, according to quotes obtained by ESPN, when is the biggest question. “Reese said she isn’t thinking much now about whether she will enter the 2024 or 2025 WNBA draft,” ESPN.com writer Michael Voepel wrote in his feature on Reese, “She said she will talk with […]

LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey had a little numbness on the tip of her finger, and getting it checked resulted in a potential life-saving heart procedure this summer, according to Michael Voepel of ESPN. Kim Mulkey had two stents put into a coronary artery that had 95-99% blockage in June, and she had not […]

Before Kim Mulkey was the national championship-winning head coach of the LSU women’s basketball team, she was a pretty good player herself not far down the road on the Louisiana Tech women’s basketball squad. The 5-foot-4 guard became an All-American for the Lady Techsters and won two national championships on her way to the Naismith […]

Angel Reese and Flau’jae Johnson have become stars by capturing a national championship for LSU women’s basketball. Now, in the name, image, and likeness (NIL) era, they are parlaying their fame into other ventures. And they are using their status to bolser LSU’s program with even more on-court talent. In addition to becoming national champs, […]

LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey is set to become the highest-paid coach in women’s college basketball history. After leading LSU to its first national title in the sport, Mulkey is signing a 10-year contract worth $32 million, according to M.A. Voepel. Legendary college basketball broadcaster Dick Vitale said that Mulkey is worth every dollar […]

Winning the national championship pays serious dividends, as Kim Mulkey found out after bringing home her fourth ring last spring. It was her first title with the LSU women’s basketball team, after collecting three in her two decade tenure with the Baylor Lady Bears. After transforming the LSU Tigers roster, she was able to cook […]

The defending national champion LSU Lady Tigers will face off against three HBCUs this season, per a release of the non-conference schedule by the athletic program. On November 12, the LSU Lady Tigers will face off against Teniya Morant and the Mississippi Valley State Devilettes. Morant, the younger sister of NBA star Ja Morant and […]

The 2022-23 LSU Tigers women’s basketball team won the first NCAA championship in program history behind head coach Kim Mulkey and a talented team headlined by rising star Angel Reese. Coming into the 2023-24 season, the LSU Tigers will be without Alexis Morris and LaDahzia Williams who both used up their college eligibility. Even so, […]

LSU women’s basketball star Angel Reese was honored in Baltimore with the opening of a basketball court in her name, the program announced on Twitter, featuring a photo of Reese at the opening. Angel Reese Court Now open for hooping in Baltimore! pic.twitter.com/Q8IfkGhUIr — LSU Women's Basketball (@LSUwbkb) July 17, 2023 The name is “Angel […]

Tragedy struck Thursday morning when former LSU basketball player Danielle Ballard was unfortunately killed by being struck by a vehicle in Memphis, Tennessee. She was just 29 years old. The Memphis Police Department said that the incident occurred at about 1:30 a.m. The driver remained on the scene as Ballard was rushed to the hospital, […]

The rivalry between Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark continued off the court during the 2023 ESPYs. Iowa basketball fans were quick to shade on the LSU basketball national champion. This is after she won the Best Breakthrough Athlete Award at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Angel Reese had long been entrenched in the […]

Angel Reese has been known as the feisty go-getter for LSU women’s basketball. Her on-the-court production with crashing the boards, setting good screens, and scoring are a welcome addition to a great personality. She gained a lot of fame during this year’s fight for the NCAA National Championship. Notably, her dramatics against Iowa basketball’s Caitlin […]

Former Louisville women’s basketball star Hailey Van Lith recently discussed a notable moment from her time with the Cardinals. Van Lith, who transferred to LSU women’s basketball following this past season, was asked about Iowa’s Caitlin Clark previously taunting her with a “you can’t see me” gesture by Taylor Rooks of Bleacher Report. “Right after […]

Hailey Van Lith is set to star for the LSU Tigers women’s basketball program next season after transferring from Louisville, but first she’s having some success on the international stage alongside Stanford’s Cameron Brink. Van Lith and Brink played for Team USA at the FIBA 3×3 World Cup and just helped them win gold at […]

The White House celebration for the LSU women’s basketball team took a bit of a scary turn when player Sa’Myah Smith fainted while President Joe Biden was giving his speech to the team. Smith was tended to for a few minutes and then aided out of the room in a wheel chair. Tigers head coach […]

The LSU Tigers women’s basketball team is having the quite the offseason through the transfer portal. After winning a National Championship, they went out and added Hailey Van Lith. Now, they have brought in another dominant player, as DePaul star Aneesah Morrow is joining the Tigers. ANEESAH MORROW IS JOINING THE LSU TIGERS 😮 Morrow […]

Hailey Van Lith is joining Angel Reese and LSU women’s basketball, per The Athletic. Van Lith made the announcement of her commitment on Thursday. Rumors of Van Lith potentially transferring to LSU were sparked when she made an official visit to the school in mid-April. LSU is fresh off a championship campaign, and the addition […]